new to MZ - motor mounts?

[dnoveau]

New to Mazda - VERY happy with my 08.5 Black Mica MZ3 (I do read the forum) hatch. Looking forward to a few conservative but effective modification like a lowered suspension and maybe a mellow exhaust. 4500 miles now, mileage in the high 20's to low 30's, it didn't cost much, I don't see myself every 10 minuteson the road like in my old BMW and NO problems. But, the tires are terrible on wet roads - may not wait to wear them out.

What is all the fuss about aftermarket motor mounts? How are they better?

 

[tsunami]

the after market lower mount really increases shift feel and lowers engine movement especially wheel hop. it was one of the first mods i did and i love it couldn't even tell you what it would feel like with it not in there. there are a lot more choices now then when i got mine (there was only 1 and i got it on the first gb lol) so do some research and ask some questions to figure out which one is right for your driving style.

i would recomend the eibach pro kit and a short throw shifter both dramaticly increase the smiles per mile. on a car like this an intake and exhaust are nice but the small increase in power is well small... lol i have both and i do like them but as far as what gave me the best feel and most smiles i would say lowering springs, sts, rear sway and motor mount and probably in that order.

 

[dnoveau]

virgin car

Thanks, Tsunami. Now, all I have to do is find the time to make the mods AND get over doing anything at all to this pristine little hatch.